I picked 4 of the top 5 seeds to reach the men’s singles semifinal. That was not terribly risky, but I think chalk will fill at least 3 of the men’s semifinal slots. On the women’s side, I am far from sure how things will unfold. I think Kerber and Pliskova’s play at Wimbledon mean…
Tag: US Open Predictions
Predicting the 2021 US Open Men’s Semifinalists
BONUS – First Round Matches of Note Andy Murray vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas – If this were later in the event, even the 2nd round, I would lean heavily toward Tsitsipas. I think Stefanos advances, but playing the 2012 champion and 2008 runner-up in the first round is a nightmare first round draw. Murray has also…
US Open 2020: Men’s Singles Championship Prediction – Thiem vs. Zverev
#2 Dominic Thiem vs. # 5 Alexander Zverev Tale of the Tape Serve – Zverev has the bigger serve but has struggled with nerves and double faults – No Edge/Slight Edge Zverev depending on Zverev’s nerves Return – Thiem’s big swings are not ideal on a hard court, but I think he has a slight…
US Open 2020: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 20 P. Carreño Busta v. 5 A. Zverev – Zverev should win this match on a lot of fronts, but I do not doubt PCB’s intensity, fitness, or willingness to fight. If PCB has a big comparative advantage in unforced errors, Zverev will need to either serve exceptionally exceptionally well to…
US Open 2020: Women’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD N. Osaka (4)J. Brady (28) – Jennifer Brady has played outstanding tennis since the start of the Lexington Event (My Old Kentucky Home!). Still, Naomi Osaka possesses a unique blend of great defensive tennis, an ability to dictate play, and an ability to shift from defending to dictating after one…
US Open 2020: September 9th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
T. Pironkova vs. 3 S. Williams – Pironkova has had a storybook US Open, but all stories have a final page. Serena has passed two tough tests. I think she wins this one in two tight sets instead of 3. V. Azarenka vs. 16 E. Mertens – These two have a ton of momentum, but I…
US Open 2020: September 8th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [23] Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) vs. [28] JenniferBrady (USA) – Brady won Lexington and can win this match if she plays with controlled agression. The problem is if Brady is too aggressive her errors will undo her chances and if she plays it too safe, she can’t bother Putintseva. I think the odds are in…
US Open 2020: September 7th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
After yesterday’s events, I am not feeling two sepparate posts. Still in a tennis daze … Predicted Winners in BOLD Arthur Ashe Stadium (Noon start) [3] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [15] Maria Sakkari (GRE) – This can go either way. Beating Sloane Stephens from 1 set down and Serena speaking about the priveledge pressure is…
US Open 2020: September 6th Women’s Singles Predictions
Arthur Ashe Stadium (Noon start) [8] Petra Martic (CRO) vs. [23] Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) – Maybe a small upset … [4] Naomi Osaka (JPN) vs. [14] Anett Kontaveit (EST) (late night) – Osaka seems likely to reach the final. Louis Armstrong Stadium (11 a.m.) [17] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. [28] Jennifer Brady (USA) – Already underway, but I would have picked Kerber had I posted this…
US Open 2020: September 5th Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winner in BOLD Arthur Ashe Stadium (Noon start) [3] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [26] Sloane Stephens (USA) – This is really hard to pick and on paper I think Serena wins, but my gut says the COVID-19 break helped Sloane Stephens hit reset. [7] Madison Keys (USA) vs Alizé Cornet (FRA) – Cornet is one of the most difficult players…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 